Preparations Rev Up For 747-8

Credit: JIM LARSEN
Boeing’s second 747-8—the RC521—(rear) has joined the first aircraft—RC501—on the flight line at Everett, Wash., where preparations for the start of flight tests are underway. A long list of system checks, or engineering work authorizations (EWAs), on RC501 (center) are being run before starting a...

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